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Project Homeless Connect reports steady homelessness, high disability rates and strong demand for cold-weather shelter
Summary
Jody Stewart, chair of Project Homeless Connect, updated the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly April 1 with event figures and needs assessments showing persistent housing insecurity, a high share of participants with disabilities, and strong demand for cold-weather shelter and utility assistance.
Jody Stewart, chair of the Kenai Peninsula Project Homeless Connect and representative of the Kenai Peninsula Homelessness Coalition, presented the annual event report to the assembly on April 1, summarizing participant data, service delivery and community needs.
Stewart said the event continues to attract many repeat attendees and that a large share of people presenting with housing insecurity report disabilities that limit housing options. Domestic violence and job loss remain common drivers of housing instability. Key data presented included: roughly 29% of respondents reported four or more episodes of homelessness; about 12% of…
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